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PAUL F. JUDSON III M.D.
NPI 1386699544
Anesthesiology in Bessemer, AL

Active since May 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
995 9TH AVE SW, BESSEMER, AL 35022(205) 481-7000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 30, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 30, 2016, Sep 20, 2016, Sep 12, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Paul F. Judson Iii M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

PAUL F. JUDSON III M.D. (NPI 1386699544) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Bessemer, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (00020127) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386699544
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NamePAUL F. JUDSON IIICredential: M.D.
Location Address995 9TH AVE SWBessemer, AL 35022-4527
Mailing AddressPo Box 55310, Suite 104Birmingham, AL 35255-5310 · (205) 731-9701 · Fax (205) 297-9411
Phone(205) 481-7000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical College Of Georgia School Of MedicineGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 30, 20163 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1386699544 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 00020127
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
995 9TH AVE SW, Bessemer, AL 35022
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicare PIN050089141AL
Medicare UPING35319AL
Medicaid009903875AL
Medicare PIN051510678AL
Medicare PIN051510595AL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Paul F. Judson Iii M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7517154578
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111020000570
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
141 services133 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
33 services33 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
27 services27 patients
Anesthesia for retinal surgery 00145
Anesthesia for retinal surgery involves using medications to numb your eye and surrounding area. This prevents pain and discomfort during the procedure. You may also receive medication to help you relax. The anesthesia can be local (just your eye) or general (you're asleep).
25 services25 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
23 services22 patients
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position 01992
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection is a procedure to numb specific areas, reducing pain. You'll be positioned face-down (prone) for optimal access to the treatment area. The anesthetic is injected near the nerve, blocking pain signals to the brain.
18 services18 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who are under the care of an anesthesia practitioner and are admitted to a PACU or other non-ICU location in which a post-anesthetic formal transfer of care protocol or checklist which includes the key transfer of…
100%121 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pre-operative OSA assessment
Percentage of patients who undergo a surgical procedure in the operating room/procedure room that have a pre-operative assessment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
100%144 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

BRADLEY MARIE ALMON R.D.
Dietitian, Registered
995 9TH AVE SW
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Jefferson County (205) 481-7183
AMANDA GRACE GIBBONS RD
Dietitian, Registered
995 9TH AVE SW
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Jefferson County (205) 481-7183
MOLLY NEEB NELSON RD, RDN
Dietitian, Registered
995 9TH AVE SW, ATTN: BUSINESS OFFICE
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Jefferson County (205) 481-7183
KEITH JOSEPH BROWN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
995 9TH AVE SW
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Jefferson County (205) 481-7670
MORGAN DYKES
Dietitian, Registered
995 9TH AVE SW
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Jefferson County (205) 481-7183
WEST JEFFERSON RADIOLOGY, LLC
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
995 9TH AVE SW
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Jefferson County (205) 481-8763
JOHNNY V MOORE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
995 9TH AVE SW
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Jefferson County (205) 481-7670
MICHELE KATHERINE LUDWIG MPT
Physical Therapist
995 9TH AVE SW
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Jefferson County (205) 481-7285

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Paul Judson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Judson is 1386699544. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2006.

Where is Paul Judson located?

Paul Judson practices at 995 9th Ave SW, Bessemer, AL 35022. The listed phone number is (205) 481-7000.

What is Paul Judson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Paul Judson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Judson is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Paul Judson accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Paul Judson as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Judson was last updated on September 30, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.